WSOP breaks records

7 Jul 2008

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Main Event of the 2008 World Series of Poker began over the weekend, with throngs of poker enthusiasts from more than 104 countries around the globe having already competed in initial WSOP events. With the Main Event now in full swing, the total number of players competing in this year's 55 WSOP events is more than 58,500, shattering the record of 54,288 players last year.

The total prize pool for all 2008 WSOP events now stands at more than $180 million, also far surpassing the previous record of nearly $160 million set in 2007.

The total World Series of Poker prize pool dwarfs those of the Daytona 500, Indy 500, Masters and Kentucky Derby ... combined.

WSOP breaks records is republished from CasinoCityTimes.com.

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	WSOP breaks records 7 Jul 2008 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Main Event of the 2008 World Series of Poker began over the weekend, with throngs of poker enthusiasts from more than 104 countries around the globe having already competed in initial WSOP events. With the Main Event now in full swing, the total number of players competing in this year's 55 WSOP events is more than 58,500, shattering the record of 54,288 players last year. The total prize pool for all 2008 WSOP events now stands at more than $180 million, also far surpassing the previous record of nearly $160 million set in 2007. The total World Series of Poker prize pool dwarfs those of the Daytona 500, Indy 500, Masters and Kentucky Derby ... combined. WSOP breaks records is republished from CasinoCityTimes.com.

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